Air Fryer Chicken Wings
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
24 mins
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Total Time
34 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
424 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Description
This recipe starts by seasoning chicken wings with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder before air frying them at 400°F for about 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway to ensure even crisping. The air fryer environment circulates hot air around the wings, producing a crispy skin without deep frying.
After cooking, the wings are tossed in a sauce combining hot sauce, melted butter, and honey, offering a flavorful coating that complements the crispy texture without making them soggy immediately. The balance of spicy, buttery, and sweet notes adds complexity.
Celery sticks with ranch or blue cheese dressing are traditional accompaniments, providing freshness and a cool contrast. For optimal texture, the wings should be served right after saucing, as the crispiness fades over time.
The key to crisp wings is not overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings can also use whole chicken wings that have been halved crosswise, party style
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup hot sauce such as Frank's Red Hot Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- celery sticks with ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Place the chicken wings in a bowl. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder, then toss to coat.
- Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. You may need to work in batches if they don't all fit at once.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the cooking time, until the wings are deep golden brown and crispy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, butter and honey.
- Remove the wings from the air fryer. Pour the sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure wings become evenly crispy during cooking.
- Serve wings immediately after tossing in sauce to enjoy the best crispy texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 522mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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